Pigeon pea vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pigeon pea and amaranth
- Pigeon pea has more folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and potassium; however, amaranth has more manganese and iron.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea is 22% higher.
- Amaranth has 10 times less vitamin B1 than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 0.146mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea.
Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +873.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +404.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +315.8% |
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Water
~75.16g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 111µg | 22µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.1g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.854mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.015mg | 11% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 384mg | 135mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 6.76g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 148mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1% | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)